Today was frightening.

During my lunch hour, I decided that I really needed to kick my ass into gear and take some photos. Increasingly, I have become interested in landscape-type photography. Mountains, fields, grass, sand, etc. You get the idea.

With the recent rainfall in Southern California, I wanted to see if I can get above the clouds and shoot an ocean of it - much like the view of clouds you get when in an airplane. I'm fortunate that I work in Pasadena which is within a 5 minute drive from the base on Mt. Wilson.

I head up Angeles Crest Highway and, ding ding, the road is closed. Due to the recent fires many of the trees have been wiped out and now there is a high chance of mudslides. Dejected, I made a turn into Starlight Crest and went window shopping - looking at houses I hope to match in size one day.



Then I caught some views of the valleys that are right in the backyards of these houses - I felt like I saw hell on earth for a moment. The burnt trees, dirt, and the smell of smoke still lingering despite the rain - it was frightening and awe inspiring at the same time.



I know I'm about 1-2 months late - but I wish all you mountain dwellers the best. How terrible that fire must have been.